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  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    The Analysis Of Confusion

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 7, 2004
    based on 95 ratings
     | 43,772 views

    God does not sustain what He has not ordained so all the lack of intimacy with God is a symptom of confusion.

    There is a powerful spirit known as the spirit of confusion, and because it is sometimes neglected and nobody prays seriously against it, gives room to have many confused women and men in the market square of life. Some just find themselves in the world, with no good idea of what they come to do. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Looking For A City

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 153 ratings
     | 19,784 views

    Shows how we who are called to follow Christ can and should treat this world as temporary. A lot of illustrations in this sermon.

    “Looking for a City…” Hebrews 11:8-10 Hebrews 11:8 It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going. God called Abraham to leave his home, to leave everything he knew, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Way Is The Best Way Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 13,019 views

    Ruth, Pt. 3

    GOD’S WAY IS THE BEST WAY (RUTH 2:1-13, 3:6-15) My wife and I did not marry young. We were in our 30s when we met each other. She was from Orange County and I was from Los Angeles County, and the chances of our meeting, knowing, and befriending each other were pretty remote. After graduating from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stones And Bones

    Contributed by Rex Williams on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,061 views

    STONES AND BONES is a sermon directed toward encouraging people to establish mnemonic devices that will help them prepare for church services & stay focused on their personal covenant with God. A secondary purpose is to serve as an encouragement to not di

    STONES AND BONES is directed toward encouraging us to establish mnemonic devices that will help us prepare for church services & stay focused on our personal covenant with God. A secondary purpose is to serve as an encouragement to not dispose of our hope in God’s promises. THE STONE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Williams avatar

    Status Consciousness

    Contributed by Dennis Williams on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,865 views

    Jesus was against strife in the church. 1. In any church: strife among members is a bad spirit a. The fight for position b. Power struggles c. Jealousy

    Status Consciousness (PRINTED OUT) July 02 Jesus was against the Pecking Order. 1. In any church: strife among members is a bad spirit a. The fight for position b. Power struggles c. Jealousy They are in the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ The Bible shows that Jesus arose from the grave as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Habakkuk "Yet Will I Rejoice!"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 29, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 31,099 views

    God acted in the history of Judah to turn His people’s hearts back to Himself. The people would not heed the many opportunities God sent their way and when the prophet cried out to God -- He answered. God’s answer shocked Habakkuk. This sermon sets the sc

    Habakkuk: “Yet I Will Rejoice!” The prophet of God was disturbed in his spirit. He had felt the revival fires that had visited Judah during King Josiah’s day fade from a roaring blaze to mere flickering embers. He had watched the Temple slowly become empty and the hearts of the people become full ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Traveling Without A Map

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,897 views

    When God says, "go", start packing your bags by faith even if you don’t know what is on the horizon. (1st of 3 part series on Abraham)

    December 2, 2001 Hebrews 11:8-10; Genesis 12:1-20 “Traveling without a map” INTRODUCTION – talk about expectations that you build up as you anticipate Christmas and maybe even expectations that you have of what is in a particular package. Kid in “A Christmas Story” who wanted a B.B. gun. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    "Come On In!"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,245 views

    The "Warning" signs that once stood in front of the Most Holy Place of God has been replaced with a "Welcome" mat now that Jesus has come to offer Himself as a sacrifice for our sins -- Come on in!

    Come On In Hebrews 10:19-25 Security is a huge topic of conversation today. Security has always been a concern for any society. Armies have protected the interests of their nation. Surveillance cameras have protected the interest of business owners. Security systems have protected the inhabitants ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Bird avatar

    Gospelizing 101

    Contributed by Michael Bird on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,770 views

    Gives an exposition of Rom 3:21-26 including all the technical terms. Seeks to apply the text by arguing that the Christian life is the process of gospelization.

    Rom 3:21-26 In 1759 William Cowper was 28 years old, he had a total mental breakdown and tried three different ways to commit suicide. He became convinced that he was beyond hope. In December, 1763, he was committed to St. Alban’s Insane Asylum, where the 58-year-old Dr. Nathaniel Cotton tended ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Laying Down The Law

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 185 ratings
     | 23,956 views

    This sermon is a precursor to a series on the Ten Commandments. It explains what the law tells us about God and about us as well as what the law could never do.

    May 21, 2000 Exodus 19 “Laying down the law” 1. The giving of the law established the fact that God wants a relationship with mankind. (Exodus 19:3-6) I want to give you a principle that will help you in many different areas of your life. It will help you in your relationship with God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    God's 3 Answers To Prayer

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,122 views

    God always answers our prayers. But He may not answer them the way that we desire. This sermon examines some reasons for God’s response to us.

    September 23, 2001 John 11 “God’s three answers to prayer” INTRODUCTION 1. God says “yes” to some requests. We like that. We respond well to that. In the passage that we looked at last week, Acts 4, the disciples received exactly what they asked for. They asked for boldness to continue ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Barron avatar

    Surviving Financial Challenges Series

    Contributed by Gene Barron on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 41,135 views

    Paul’s advice on how to handle your money before it handles you. Four specific attitudes we are to exhibit.

    “Surviving Financial Challenges: How to Handle Your Money Before It Handles You” 1 Timothy 6:17-19 INTRODUCTION Finances can be a great challenge for all of us. Or, perhaps I should say, MOST of us. One guy said: “I never worry about money. I have enough to last me the rest of my life – unless I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Living In Expectation Of Jesus' Return

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,978 views

    Whatever situation you are in – good, bad, or somewhere in between – you will only find what you’re looking for when you bring that situation to God.

    James 5:12-16 Oct. 3, 1999 Living in Expectation of the Return of Jesus Reacting to Life’s ups and downs Main Thought: Whatever situation you are in – good, bad, or somewhere in between – you will only find what you’re looking for when you bring that situation to God. INTRODUCTION The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    "Come On In!"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 27, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,980 views

    Through Jesus’s death and resurrection the way has been opened for all people who will trust in His saving work to draw near to the Father.

    Come On In Hebrews 10:19-25 Security is a huge topic of conversation today. Security has always been a concern for any society. Armies have protected the interests of their nation. Surveillance cameras have protected the interest of business owners. Security systems have protected the inhabitants ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Kern avatar

    Dealing With Full Nets

    Contributed by Mike Kern on Jan 27, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 13,605 views

    Are we ready for the catch God would send our way?

    DEALING WITH FULL NETS by Mike Kern Matt 4:18-22; Luke 5:4-11; John 21:1-14 Intro We went out recently to catch crawdads. I took along my fishing net to make it easier. However, the first few crawdads I caught seemed to disappear before I got them back to shore and I couldn’t understand why. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational